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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 231.70 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 231.70 and 116.19 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 231.70 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/231.70 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 231.70 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 26,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,921.80/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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